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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.64 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.64 and 199.23 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.64 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.64 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.64 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 82,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,608.73/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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